Teachers play an important role in shaping not only the academic growth of students but also their emotional and psychological wellbeing. With increasing awareness of mental health concerns among children and adolescents, equipping educators with appropriate counselling and guidance skills has become essential for creating supportive and responsive school environments.

The Certificate in Counselling and Guidance Skills for Teachers, offered by Anubhav Positive Psychology Clinic, Kolkata, is a three-month (30-hour) online programme designed to provide teachers and school professionals with practical, evidence-based skills. Conducted by licensed and experienced Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, and Special Educators, the programme covers child and adolescent development, core counselling and first-response skills, common concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, SLD and behavioural difficulties, as well as effective engagement with parents and families.

Interactive sessions, case discussions and role plays further enable participants to translate their learning into real-world school settings.

With its emphasis on ethical, culturally sensitive and practice-oriented learning, the programme aims to strengthen educators’ ability to recognise students’ needs and provide appropriate initial support within professional boundaries.

Ultimately, it seeks to empower teachers to contribute towards safer, healthier and more psychologically supportive school communities.

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Introduction

Anubhav Positive Psychology Clinic’s 8-Week Certificate Course in Effective Counselling Skills is a structured, practice-oriented programme designed to develop a strong foundation in the theory and application of counselling. Drawing upon psychological principles and contemporary counselling practice, the programme bridges academic understanding with essential interpersonal and professional competencies. With 30 years of experience in counselling training and mental health, the course provides participants with the opportunity to learn under the guidance of qualified, licensed, and experienced mental-health professionals and counsellors, ensuring that theoretical learning is closely connected to ethical and professional practice.

About the Course

The programme offers systematic training in the foundations of counselling, therapeutic communication, counselling microskills, counselling processes and documentation, major counselling approaches, and specialised areas of counselling. Particular emphasis is placed on experiential and practical learning, allowing participants to translate theoretical concepts into effective counselling skills through guided activities, demonstrations, practice and assessment. Training is facilitated by licensed and professionally qualified practitioners with experience in counselling and mental-health practice, providing learners with academically grounded and professionally relevant exposure.

Designed for teachers, school counsellors, psychology students, mental-health professionals, HR personnel and other helping professionals, the course aims to foster empathetic communication, professional competence, ethical sensitivity, critical thinking, and effective helping skills. Beyond certification, it seeks to provide a meaningful foundation for individuals aspiring to strengthen their professional capabilities and pursue further opportunities in counselling and allied domains.

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Our One-Day Clinical Psychology Observership offers Class XI and XII students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the field of psychology and mental healthcare.

Students will learn

guided clinical observation,

an introductory session on Mental Status Examination (MSE) and case history taking,

hands-on experience with a psychometric test,

The students develop a practical understanding of how psychologists assess and support mental well-being.

School is an ideal stage to explore career interests and develop awareness about emotional, psychological, and social health.

How this programme can help students

make informed career choices

foster empathy

reduces stigma surrounding mental health

highlights the importance of holistic health—where mental well-being is valued alongside physical health.

Whether students aspire to pursue psychology or simply wish to better understand themselves and others, this observership provides a meaningful and enriching learning experience.